AGED ""BLUEBIRD"" TO TRY AGAIN

AGED ""BLUEBIRD"" TO TRY AGAIN

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The video discusses Donald Campbell's attempts to reclaim the water speed record for Britain at Lake Coniston. Despite setbacks, including an engine failure, Campbell remains determined. He highlights financial and technological challenges, emphasizing the need for a new boat and engine to compete with modern American technology in 1950.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Donald Campbell attempting to achieve at Lake Coniston?

To set a new world record for longest distance traveled

To test a new engine

To reclaim the water speed record for Britain

To break the land speed record

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical engine was used by Campbell in his attempt?

Sir Malcolm's engine, known for a land speed record

An engine from a commercial airplane

An engine from a fighter jet

A newly developed prototype engine

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue Campbell faced after the engine failure?

Financial constraints and need for new equipment

Inadequate safety measures

Poor weather conditions

Lack of skilled engineers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Campbell identify as a significant challenge in his attempts?

The age of his equipment compared to modern technology

The lack of public interest

The difficulty in finding a suitable location

The complexity of the engineering design

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was Campbell competing with a 20-year-old machine?

1970

1940

1950

1960